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Hip-Hop-Influenced Personalized Start Page GlobalGrind Gets $4.5 Million Funding

By Rafat Ali - Sun 19 Aug 2007 06:13 PM PST

A yet-to-launch personalized start page GlobalGrind has received about $3.5 million of a $4.5 million round it is raising, reports PEHub. The round was led by Accel Partners, along with hip-hop impresario Russell Simmons. Simmons was one of the investors in 360hiphop (later acquired by BET Interactive)...this new site has also been started by former executives of 360hiphop, including: CEO Navarrow Wright, CFO Richard Slomovitz and former 360hiphop CEO Osman Eralp.

The site will be in a heavily competitive space with Netvibes, Pageflakes and others, but the site will apparently have a “hip hop” spin. Some more on the site here.

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29 Responses:
  • From Brad Scorse Thu 10 Jan 2008 08:23 PM

    Will this company be publically traded.

  • From Roxanne Lindsey Thu 10 Jan 2008 08:36 PM

    Wonderful how can I invest!!!!!!!!! Need a blessing.

  • From Citywide Grease LLC. Thu 10 Jan 2008 09:57 PM

    I am interested in investing give me some good info to get started.

  • From FLS Thu 10 Jan 2008 10:06 PM

    I hope everything go’s well because the way Russell is on Runs House I would not invest nothing in anything he do. BaaaD BAD BAD............ Good Luck Rev Run

  • From Lenora Thu 10 Jan 2008 10:14 PM

    All the investors are listed except Rev Run I don’t understand that or should I say why is that because on the show he gave a check to invest.
    Why is it that Russell needed Rev Run to get involved in this so called investment is it that Russell is scared or he’s not going down by himself. I wish he REv Run would have went with his first idea of not investing his money unless he was sure of it.  Rev continue investing in your children you are doing a good job at what you do.

  • From Info Thu 10 Jan 2008 11:59 PM

    If you want true media rich hip-hop internet site, come too http://www.hiphopinstitute.com built with the latest technology and no frills gimics
    Coming soon in Q108, check us out at http://www.myspace.com/hiphopinstitute

  • From alicia oatman Fri 11 Jan 2008 12:00 PM

    If you really want to invest invest in my back rent. I am in a financial bind, and I go to work every day of my life. But, I just can’t seem to make it right, I need some financial help. I owe 2,202.00 in rent. if some one could please help me so that i will not be put on the street and become homeless.  Thank you so much.....................Please help

  • From alicia oatman Fri 11 Jan 2008 12:01 PM

    PO BOX 1084 ATLANTIC CITY NJ 08401 PLEASE HELP

  • From Nekesa J Smith Sun 13 Jan 2008 09:11 PM

    I think Global Grind is a wonderful opportunity.I would love to invest but I am looing for investors for my company . I have a Hair/Skin Product line all self made,self funded.The product line is just an umbrella for the different entities of this company. If you dont have the money to invest in Global Grind then try Natural Radiance Beauty Co.We are a family owned company with lots of potential.
    http://www.nekesanaturalradiance.com

  • From TONYA Sun 13 Jan 2008 10:03 PM

    HOW CAN I INVEST!!

  • From GARY WARNER Mon 14 Jan 2008 12:50 PM

    WHEN IS THIS GOING TO THE PUBLIC? AND HOW CAN I INVEST?

  • From GARY WARNER Mon 14 Jan 2008 12:55 PM

    I WANT TO INVEST AND WHEN IS THIS GIONG PUBLIC?

  • From Rashn Fisher Thu 17 Jan 2008 12:00 AM

    hi i checked out the website and it’s a wonderful site. How do i invest and when is it going public?

  • From CLARENCE HEAVEN Thu 17 Jan 2008 08:38 AM

    HOW DO YOU GET INVESTED IN THIS COMPANY

  • From oneika Thu 17 Jan 2008 08:45 AM

    I have been awarded a heathly trustfund and I would like to invest as well if someone could email me some info. i would greatly appreicate it.

  • From Lesley Thu 17 Jan 2008 07:37 PM

    I am looking to invest soon please send me the proper info required to make a sound investment

  • From Robyn Cardona Fri 18 Jan 2008 07:51 AM

    Sounds like a good investment, Russell is a reputable business man. “obviously he has made some very good investment”. Please send me some info would love to take a chance.

  • From Tracy Sturgis Sat 19 Jan 2008 09:24 AM

    How can I invest in this company!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Please give me some information on this soon.

  • From Brother Hood Sat 19 Jan 2008 10:18 AM

    If you want more info on how to invest hit me up at .

    Good nite and God bless.

  • From shanika battle Thu 24 Jan 2008 04:33 PM

    ive been searching for the stock symbol like crazzi, does anyone know it? please send it 2

  • From Cat Gray Thu 07 Feb 2008 07:43 AM

    is there an investment potential here? Congratulations on your venture.

  • From Anthony p. bell Thu 07 Feb 2008 06:08 PM

    I reading alot of these comments. This must be some kind of investment opportunity. Please send all pertaining and useful information. Would like to invest as well.

  • From cecil Sun 17 Feb 2008 07:36 AM

    give me the stock symbol?

  • From MUHAMMAD Sun 17 Feb 2008 07:54 PM

    REAL HIP-HOP NEWS 24 / 7 FROM AROUND THE WORLD!
    THIS MESSAGE IS FREE! COMPETITION WE HAVE NONE
    THE STARTING BID FOR http://WWW.UNIVERSALMESSAGE.COM IS $100,000,000
    WE HAVE ALREADY SECURED THE WEBSITE!
    COMING SOON!
    REAL HIP-HOP NEWS FROM AROUND THE WORLD 24/ 7
    WERE LOOKING FOR REAL INVESTORS!

  • From Doris Mon 25 Feb 2008 07:39 PM

    I would like to invest also, would you send me some info please?

  • From Jessica Ann Montijo Fri 29 Feb 2008 10:23 AM

    Would love to invest more info please.

  • From Anthony Arias Mon 03 Mar 2008 09:34 PM

    Interested in investing in Global Grind.  Russell Simons, you are a marketing genious.  Well you’ve got my attention. lol. Please get back to me.

  • From melinda Sun 16 Mar 2008 03:01 PM

    i think this is great and yea i saw rev run give his check to russel........russell didnt beg for it he asked if he wanted to invest in it.........without rev ,russell will make it either way...wat the hell does he got to lose......id like to invest ...sounds promising.ty

  • From lisa koontz Thu 17 Apr 2008 05:18 AM

    Hello simmons brother’s

    l Love the site I would love to come work for you guys....  HIT ME UP.

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